CPSC recall 13-002, announced October 2, 2012, covers Haier America Trading 42-inch LED Televisions (about 5,000 units). The TV stand's neck support can break and cause the TV to tip over, posing a risk of injury to the consumer. The notice cites 184 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using and detach the TV from the stand and keep both the TV and the base in a safe location. Recall contact: call (877) 813-8516, or go to www.haieramerica.com.
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Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
This recall involves Haier 42-inch LED TVs with model number LE42B1380.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Haier 42-inch LED TVs with model number LE42B1380. "Haier" is printed on the front of the TV and the model number is printed on a label on the back of the unit.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Model numbers
- One listed. Yours must match it exactly.
- Where to look
the front of the TV
anda label on the back of the unit
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- September 2011 through March 2012
- Where sold
- Amazon, among the sellers the notice names
- Price paid
- $450
Why it was recalled
The TV stand's neck support can break and cause the TV to tip over, posing a risk of injury to the consumer.
Incidents and injuries
Haier America and CPSC have received 184 reports of the TV stand's neck cracking or breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using and detach the TV from the stand and keep both the TV and the base in a safe location. Consumers should contact Haier America to request a free replacement stand neck to be used with the original base. Consumers with a wall-mounted TV may continue to use it but should request a free replacement stand neck in case the TV is used with the stand in the future.
What to do now
- Check the label. Compare your model number with the one listed in this recall.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call (877) 813-8516, or go to www.haieramerica.com.
- Get the remedy. This recall offers a replacement. The notice says the remedy is free.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Recall number
- 13-002
- Units
- About 5,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Fry's Electronics and other retail stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and other online retailers from September 2011 through March 2012 for about $450.
- Importer
- Haier America Trading L.L.C., of New York, N.Y.
Haier America Trading 42-inch LED Televisions
CPSC product type: Televisions, Mounts, Guards & Antennas
This recall in context
Compared with the 221 home electronics recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 5,000 units: the 143rd-largest of 200 home electronics recalls that state a unit count. The median is 25,950 units.
- Remedy
- Replacement: offered in 64 of 221 home electronics recalls, the most common remedy.
- Brand history
- Haier America Trading is named in 3 CPSC notices in this index, from 2009 to 2012. This recall is the most recent. The one before: Blenders (10-052, Dec 2009).
- Time on sale
- 7 months. Recalled 7 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
For more information, contact Haier America toll-free at (877) 813-8516 between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Saturday and between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Sundays. Consumers can visit the firm's website at www.haieramerica.com and click on Product Recalls.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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